Ernest Smith III

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Memphis, Tennessee ***09

Phone: 901-***-****

Email: adsz90@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

**/**** – Present

****-**** ********* ******* *********, Grace Health Care, Memphis TN. 11/2014 – Present Certified Nursing Assistant, Elect Home Care, Memphis TN. 3/2012 – 11/2014 Certified Nursing Assistant, Signature Nursing Home at St. Francis, Memphis TN

Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed

Provide patient care by applying dressings and supervising exercise routines

Prepare patients for surgery, treatment, or examination.

Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher

Help patients to eat, dress and bathe

Turn and reposition bedridden patients to prevent bedsores

Listen to and record patients’ health concerns and report that information

Measure patients’ vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 1/2011 – 3/2012 Developmental Technician, Live it Up, Memphis TN 8/2007 – 12/2010 Developmental Technician, Arlington Developmental Center, Memphis TN 2/2003 – 7/2007 Developmental Technician, SVRS of Memphis, Memphis TN

Assists in administration of medications and treatments, takes vital signs, and/or draws blood or collects other bodily fluids, as directed by a physician or nurse

Bathes, grooms, shaves and dresses clients

Conducts activities for recreation and socialization

Ensures safety and security of clients

Feeds clients who are unable to feed themselves

Observes and documents patient data, behavior and activity

Prepares clients for treatment or examination

Provides client care by supplying and emptying bedpans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines

Provides sub-professional occupational and/or physical therapy services to physically and/or developmentally disabled patients

Transports and/or accompanies clients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher

EDUCATION Southwest Community College, Memphis TN; 2002 – 2007; Studying to obtain Registered Nursing Degree

Tennessee Technology, Memphis TN; Certified Nursing Assistant Graduate, 2005; Certification is current

Joshua McClain High School, Lexington MS; High School Diplomas, 1990 OTHER Compassionate; Empathetic; Professional; Knowledge of various forms of medical equipment including but not limited to IVs, bladder scanners and compression devices; Health status reporting; Dietary Care; Infection control

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